Rosa’s Thai is a new Thai restaurant that has opened at the end of Coney Street (opposite The Ivy and to the left of the Mansion House). We visited this week to try out their lunch menu. It’s lovely and light inside, and also has street seating outside. The staff were…
Wizard fans in York have something new to look forward, as something magic this way comes… Local magician The Magic Hatter has brought his award-winning entertainment to the streets, with the Wizard Walk of York. Starting from The Shambles, the walk takes visitors on a tour of York’s alleys and…
Café 21 York is a stylish but relaxed restaurant within Fenwick in the Coppergate Arcade. They serve breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, as well as having a dedicated vegan menu and doing Sunday Lunch! We visited on a Tuesday lunchtime, and it was pleasantly busy (by which I mean not…
York is a beautiful walled city with a long history dating back to ancient Roman times. Despite being small, it plays a significant role throughout the history of England. Thanks to careful planning and preservation, many of the city’s historical sites still draw tourists from around the world. From medieval…
York is about to welcome back the ever-popular THOR’S bar this June, at not one, but two fabulous locations right in the heart of the city. The city will be welcoming back SOL AST (by THOR’S), to the grounds of the Principal Hotel on Wednesday 1st June (in time…
Going to the races is an event that’s enjoyed by the masses. And it’s easy to see why: you get to dress up and maybe win some cash. But many racing venues now also offer alternative entertainment to bring in the crowds. An example of this is this summer’s racecourse…
Beer, bratwurst and bumper cars will be returning to York Racecourse this October, the organisers of Yorktoberfest announced today, following its hugely popular debut last year. York’s very own Oktoberfest sold out all sessions last year, even with extra dates being added. This year’s Yorktoberfest will have greater capacity and…
Last weekend we were lucky enough to go along to ‘Vino Latino – A Taste of South America’ a wine tasting session with the fabulous Emma – The Wine Lady. We were there to learn about and try out six premium South American wines in a fun and informal…
Lunch at The Guy Fawkes Inn Review – The Guy Fawkes Inn can be found on High Petergate, right next to St Michael Le Belfrey Church and in the shadow of the Minster. It’s a gorgeous and historic building and according to their website the “very birthplace of the…
Pubs with the Best Beer Gardens in York – there are lots of fabulous pubs with beer gardens in York. I am working on visiting as many as I can and expanding the list all the time! Guy Fawkes Inn 25 High Petergate, York, YO1 7HP The Guy Fawkes…